Cognizant Technology Solutions Corporation

Roles & Responsibilities:

We are seeking an experienced and results-driven Project Manager to lead and coordinate a strategic integration program following a recent company acquisition. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in managing cross-functional projects, excellent stakeholder management skills, and a proven ability to deliver complex initiatives on time and within budget. This role is critical to ensuring a smooth transition and alignment of systems, processes, and teams across both organizations.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and manage detailed project plans, timelines, and budgets for the integration program.
• Define project scope, goals, deliverables, and success criteria in collaboration with stakeholders.
• Monitor progress and adjust plans as needed to ensure timely delivery.
• Engage with senior leadership, business units, and technical teams to align on integration objectives.
• Facilitate regular status meetings, steering committees, and executive updates.
• Manage expectations and resolve conflicts across diverse stakeholder groups.
• Identify potential risks and develop mitigation strategies.
• Track and resolve issues promptly to minimize impact on project delivery.
• Ensure compliance with organizational policies and regulatory requirements.
• Lead cross-functional teams including business analysts, developers, architects, and external vendors.
• Assign tasks, monitor workloads, and ensure accountability across project contributors.
• Foster a collaborative and high-performance team environment.
• Maintain comprehensive project documentation including plans, reports, and change logs.
• Provide transparent and accurate reporting to leadership and governance bodies.
• Support post-integration reviews and lessons learned sessions.

Qualifications:

• 10+ years of experience in project management
• Strong understanding of enterprise systems (ERP, CRM, cloud platforms) and business processes.
• Proven experience managing large-scale, cross-functional projects.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and organizational skills.

Preferred Skills:

• PMP, PRINCE2, or Agile/Scrum certification.
• Experience with project management tools (e.g., MS Project, JIRA, Confluence, Smartsheet).
• Familiarity with change management and organizational readiness practices.
• Applications will be accepted until 8/2/25**

Salary and Other Compensation:

The annual salary for this position is between ( $66,896 - $132,500) depending on experience and other qualifications of the successful candidate.

Benefits: Cognizant offers the following benefits for this position, subject to applicable eligibility requirements:

Medical/Dental/Vision/Life Insurance

Paid holidays plus Paid Time Off

401(k) plan and contributions

Long-term/Short-term Disability

Paid Parental Leave

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Disclaimer: The salary, other compensation, and benefits information is accurate as of the date of this posting. Cognizant reserves the right to modify this information at any time, subject to applicable law.

The Cognizant community:

We are a high caliber team who appreciate and support one another. Our people uphold an energetic, collaborative and inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive.

• Cognizant is a global community with more than 300,000 associates around the world.
• We don’t just dream of a better way – we make it happen.
• We take care of our people, clients, company, communities and climate by doing what’s right.
• We foster an innovative environment where you can build the career path that’s right for you.

About us:

Cognizant is one of the world's leading professional services companies, transforming clients' business, operating, and technology models for the digital era. Our unique industry-based, consultative approach helps clients envision, build, and run more innovative and efficient businesses. Headquartered in the U.S., Cognizant (a member of the NASDAQ-100 and one of Forbes World’s Best Employers 2024) is consistently listed among the most admired companies in the world. Learn how Cognizant helps clients lead with digital at www.cognizant.com

Cognizant is an equal opportunity employer. Your application and candidacy will not be considered based on race, color, sex, religion, creed, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

Disclaimer:

Compensation information is accurate as of the date of this posting. Cognizant reserves the right to modify this information at any time, subject to applicable law.

Applicants may be required to attend interviews in person or by video conference. In addition, candidates may be required to present their current state or government issued ID during each interview.